Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes, pat dry, and pierce several times with a fork. Rub all over with olive oil and salt. Bake directly on the oven rack for 60-75 minutes until tender.
- While potatoes bake, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add chopped shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower heat and whisk in the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Remove skillet from heat. Gently fold in the cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, and sliced green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Add the scooped potato flesh to the skillet with the seafood mixture and mash to combine.
- Spoon the filling back into the potato shells. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is hot and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with extra green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
Tip 1: For the crispiest skins, bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack, not on a baking sheet.
Tip 2: Be careful not to overcook the shrimp in the initial step, as they will cook again in the oven.
Tip 3: Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free sauce.
Tip 2: Be careful not to overcook the shrimp in the initial step, as they will cook again in the oven.
Tip 3: Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free sauce.
